July 31, 2013

Josh Hartnett and Eva Green are on board Showtime's upcoming series "Penny Dreadful". Both actors are cast in the lead roles for the monster show, which is created by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan .

On Tuesday night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the new president of the organization on Twitter. Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who served as the Academy's first vice president during the past year, has been elected as the successor of Hawk Koch, who served a one-year term as president.

PSY's new album is set to arrive in September, his management agency TG Entertainment tells Korean media. For the album, PSY will reportedly collaborate with composer Yoo Gyun Hyung, the same person behind his hits "Gangnam Style" and "Gentleman".

Justin Bieber's plan to have fun in a nightclub apparently has been ruined. The 19-year-old pop star and his crew went to Griffin Nightclub in the Meatpacking District, New York City, on Monday, July 29. The singer, however, reportedly was denied entry because he was still under 21.

Lindsay Lohan finally got to the end of her 90-day court-ordered rehab on Tuesday, July 30, stepping out of the Cliffside facility in Malibu where she completed her latest substance abuse treatment stint. The 27-year-old actress transferred to Cliffside in mid-June from the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage where she first checked into back in May to begin her treatment program.

Hot on the heels of the debut of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" first trailer, Ben Stiller is reported setting his eyes on a Thomas Edison movie that The Weinstein Company is currently in talks to produce and finance. The Hollywood Reporter learns that Stiller is one of several directors circling "The Current War".

Fabolous has just dropped the visuals for "Guess Who's Bizzack", his collaboration with Broadway. Directed by Joe Puma, the five-minutes video opens with a series of pictures of people wearing hoodies while supporting "Justice for Trayvon Martin".

Desiree Hartsock didn't see it coming when Brooks Forester dumped her in the latest episode of "The Bachelorette". In a blog posted after the fantasy suite edition, the bridal stylist claims, "My relationship with Brooks was always secure and confident when we were together, but I never knew what was going through his mind when we were apart." She admits, "That should have been a red flag, but sometimes love is blind."

Harry Styles shoots down bisexual rumors as he graces the cover of British GQ magazine's September issue alongside his One Direction bandmates. The 19-year-old singer tells the magazine that reports suggesting he is in a relationship with U.K. TV and radio host Nick Grimshaw are not true.

Hip-hop artist and actor DMX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Manhattan on Monday, July 29, citing he owes around $1 to $10 million in debts and has only $50,000 left in assets. The 42-year-old rapper, whose liabilities include $1.24 million in child support and a $21,000 auto lease, hoped that by filing for bankruptcy, it would enable him to "reorganize my financial affairs."

Anna Torv has found her next starring vehicle after "Fringe" ended its five-season run in early this year. The Australian actress has landed a role in HBO's drama pilot "Open" from "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy.

Security around Kris Jenner's home reportedly has been tightened following an alleged paparazzi intrusion over the weekend. According to TMZ, the TV personality has hired guards to make sure that no uninvited people can enter the property.

Back in 2010, Vanessa Hudgens was reportedly in line to star in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot. Her reps then dismissed the rumor, saying that she was never officially offered to take part in it. Now, a recent casting report links the former Disney darling to a vampire movie that is under development at Sony Pictures.

One of the liars could be "A's" next victim in his/her game. A preview for the next episode of "Pretty Little Liars" features a glimpse of a body lying face down in the water and Emily screaming, "Spencer," as she gets into the water.

Ashanti has decided to push back the release date of her long-awaited new album, "Braveheart". The 32-year-old singer took to Instagram to tell her fans that the new album had been delayed. Interestingly, she made the announcement on the same day the album was supposed to arrive.

Cuban-American rapper Kat Dahlia was arrested Tuesday morning, July 30 in Miami Beach, Florida on charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest. The young Vested in Culture artist is currently being held on $2,000 bail.

Still basking in the overwhelming success of his No. 1 hit song "Blurred Lines", Canadian R'n'B artist Robin Thicke rocked the "Today" Summer Concert Series at the Rockefeller Plaza with hit from his new album, similarly-titled as his chart-topping track. The 36-year-old singer expectedly dished out his career-defining hit made infamous by its notorious music video and paired it off with the Timbaland-produced "Take It Easy on Me".

Simon Pegg has had great times working together with J.J. Abrams in two "Star Trek" movies and tasted success with both installments that each became a box office hit once released. With Abrams now leaving the "Star Trek" world and moving to rival franchise "Star Wars", Pegg says he does not want to follow in his beloved director's footsteps.

Since her first two fragrances are called "Purr" and "Meow", "Firework" singer Katy Perry choosing a song entitled "Roar" as the first single off her forthcoming album fits in perfectly her more mature vibe. The feline-inspired title aptly marks her growth from a cat into a lioness in the music industry.

Internet users have voted for favorite stars to be featured in an adult movie. In a poll which was conducted by Vivid Entertainment, "Only God Forgives" actor Ryan Gosling nabs the first position with 21.6 percent of respondents' votes.

Nudity and sex scenes are inevitably going to be prominent on Showtime's "Masters of Sex". At the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Tuesday, July 30, the cast talked about how they got comfortable doing it on the upcoming show.

After announcing the first batch of films to screen, the 38th Toronto International Film Festival has recently unveiled the second one. It is revealed that Daniel Radcliffe will not only screen "Kill Your Darlings" at the Canadian event as his other starring vehicle, "Horns", is included in the Vanguard line-up.

Congratulations are in order for Kris Allen and his wife Katy O'Donnell. The winner of "American Idol" season 8 officially becomes a father at 28. He is thrilled to announce that his first child was just born. "Happy Day!!!! My little stud was born today. Oliver is here people!" he tweeted Tuesday night, July 30.

Lea Michele was seen stepping out for the first time since her boyfriend and "Glee" co-star Cory Monteith's sudden death. She was pictured wearing a "Cory" necklace when running errands with a female friend in Los Angeles recently.

Tyler, the Creator is just 22 years old, but he has already planned a retirement. In a recent interview with Italian music site Ptwschool.com, Tyler revealed that he wanted to invest his money in various ventures so he could quit rapping three years from now.

Kristen Stewart lost her cool following a paparazzi encounter during lunch break of her new movie "Camp X-Ray" on Monday afternoon, July 29. The 23-year-old starlet apparently was upset and dropped the f-bomb to a photographer. However, the cause of her fierce response was unclear because a video obtained by X17Online only recorded the said incident.

On the heels of "Bunheads" cancellation, ABC Family delivers the good news to "Switched at Birth" cast and fans. The Millennial-skewing network has ordered a third season of the Peabody Award winning drama.

When Karen Gillan unveiled her bald head at the "Guardians of the Galaxy" Comic-Con panel, she seemed cool with that as she kept on flashing her smile the entire time. Her daring decision to shave her red locks apparently is devastating news for all her fans. The film's director James Gunn reveals he's been hit with hate mail for it.

Selena Gomez will see her new album, "Stars Dance", sitting at No. 1 when the new Billboard 200 chart arrives on Wednesday, July 31. The latest release by the singer, who celebrated her 21st birthday last week, is set to debut at the chart's top slot after selling nearly 100,000 copies in its first week.

The CW is going to bring another superhero to the small screen. The network announces that it's developing a new series based on DC Comics character The Flash, with "Arrow" co-creators/executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg behind it. "Arrow" writer Geoff Johns will pen the script.

In less than two weeks after shooting the music video, Justin Timberlake unveils a full official clip of his new single "Take Back the Night". The 32-year-old entertainer matches his funky, disco-dance tune with some fancy footwork and few familiar moves borrowed by JT from the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.

On the heels of praise she earned for her performance in "The Canyons", Lindsay Lohan reportedly seeks a potential starring gig that might get her another another positive review or even an award. According to a report from Showbiz 411, the singer and actress is "close to signing on" to play in Ben Affleck's directorial effort "Live by Night".

Evan Rachel Wood revealed details of her baby boy arrival, saying she had "a natural home birth." The new mom thanked actress/producer Ricki Lake in one of her first tweets after giving birth to her first child with husband Jamie Bell Monday, July 29.

Veteran actress Eileen Brennan, who played captain Doreen Lewis in "Private Benjamin" alongside Goldie Hawn, has died. Brennan passed away at the age of 80 at her home in Burbank on Sunday, July 28. She suffered from bladder cancer prior to her death.

The opening night of Drake's annual OVO festival has been canceled due to headliner Frank Ocean's vocal cord injury. The unfortunate news was announced by promoter Live Nation on Tuesday, July 30. Tickets will be refunded for the first night of the festival that will be held at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre.

First trailer for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" has hit the web. Through the video which is set to Of Monsters and Men's "Dirty Paws", it is easy to tell that Ben Stiller delivers a potentially award-winning performance as the titular character, who retreats to his fantasy world to become a hero he cannot be in the real world.

"Dexter" legacy may be felt strongly on Showtime after it ends its run later this year. At the Television Critics Association's summer press tour, Showtime entertainment president David Nevins hinted at a possible "Dexter" spin-off.

Teresa Giudice and her husband Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice were set free by Judge Cathy Waldor after posting a $500,000 bond each Tuesday, July 30. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars appeared in court for a hearing of their federal fraud and tax charges.